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CITY OF HUMBOLDT
BYLAW NO. 03/2017
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF HUMBOLDT TO REGULATE THE USE AND
INSTALLATION OF SIGNS, WITHIN THE CITY OF HUMBOLDT
WHEREAS, Section 8 of The Cities Act, and the provisions of Section 52(2)(k) of the Planning
and Development Act, 2007, and amendments thereto, provides that a Council may regulate the
nature, kind, size, location, colour and inscription of any Sign or advertisement displayed:
Purpose of Bylaw:
The Purpose of this Bylaw is to:
a) Regulate the installation and use of Signs within the City of Humboldt;
b) Regulate the size, location and type of Signs to protect the aesthetics of the urban
environment as well as the public health, safety and general welfare of the
community;
c) Establish a permitting process for the installation and use of Signs within the City of
Humboldt;
d) Establish enforcement and penalty provisions, including the removal of Signs that fail
to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw.
1.
SHORT TITLE
a) This Bylaw may be cited as "The Sign Bylaw."
2.
DEFINITIONS
Alteration or Alter: means modification to the structure, design, or size of a Sign or portion
thereof, but does not include maintenance or change in lettering or image to an existing Sign
face.
Changeable Copy: means that portion of a Sign upon which copy (including words, images,
time or temperature displays) may be changed manually through attachable characters or
changed automatically through electronic means.
City Council: means the Council of the City of Humboldt.
City: means the City of Humboldt
Development Officer: means the City employees, officers, or agents designated by the City
Council to administer and enforce the Bylaw.
Ground Clearance: means the vertical distance measured between the grade elevation and the
lowest point of the underside of a Sign face.
Height: means the vertical distance measured between the grade elevation and the highest
point of any Sign structure.
Home Based Business: means the use of a residential building by a resident thereof, for the
purposes of conducting a business or trade, which are secondary and incidental to the use of
the building as a residence, and which business holds a valid business license from the City.
Installation or Install: means to construct, place, replace or relocate a Sign.
Lane Sight Line: means the triangular area formed by measuring from the corner of any lot
property line nearest to the intersection of a street and a lane, to the linear point of 3 meters
along the lot property line in either direction.
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Maintenance: means the repair, cleaning, painting, or replacement of defective parts of a Sign,
but does not include alteration of the design or structure of a Sign.
Non-Conforming, Legal: means a Sign that was lawfully installed, in compliance with a prior
Bylaw or prior to any amendment to this Bylaw, but which does not comply with the current
requirements of this Bylaw.
Non-Conforming, Illegal: means a Sign that was installed, without a permit, and/or contrary to
Bylaws of the City in effect at the time of installation.
Sign: means any pennants, banners, streamers, strings, flags, or other device not otherwise
defined under this Bylaw that are displayed in any manner for the purpose of drawing attention
to a business, individual, organization, or event; and includes all letters, figures, symbols,
emblems, or pictures which are affixed to, or adhered directly or indirectly upon a building or
structure, which identify or advertise any object, product, place, activity, person, organization or
business; and includes all types of Signs defined in this Bylaw.
a) Sign, Awning: means a Sign or structure made from a sheet, canvas or other
material stretched on a frame and affixed to an exterior wall of a building.
b) Sign, Billboard: means a large outdoor board, with a Sign face 18m2 or greater, for
displaying advertisements for products, services, or attractions sold or offered at a
location not immediately adjacent to the location of the Sign itself.
c) Sign, Canopy: means a Sign or structure consisting of canvas, vinyl or a rigid
material affixed to a frame and being supported entirely, or in part, by columns or
posts embedded in the ground.
d) Sign, Directional / Informative: means a Sign giving directions, instructions, or facility
information.
e) Sign, Election: means a Sign advertising or promoting a candidate in a federal,
provincial or municipal election, including an election of a local Board, Agency or
Commission;
f) Sign, Garage Sale: means advertising the sale of personal merchandise in a private
sale held on a property zoned residential.
g) Sign, Static Digital: means a variable message Sign that utilizes computer-generated
messages involving letters, words and graphics that remain static for minimum of six
seconds, and then electronically regenerate to a new image.
h) Sign, Electronic Message: means a Sign or part of a Sign which displays
programmable or electronic changeable copy text and symbols, but not images or
video.
i) Sign, Electronic Message Center: means a Sign or part of a Sign upon which
programmable or electronic switching or changeable copy, including video, is
displayed.
j) Sign, Fascia: means a Sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or
structure and which does not project more than 0.3 metres from such building or
structure. A wall mural shall not be considered a fascia Sign.
k) Sign, Free-Standing: means a Sign anchored into the ground or other weighted
medium, and not attached to a building.
l) Sign, Portable: means a portable, free-standing Sign, mounted on a wide based
frame, with a single Sign face no greater than 6m2 in area, which can be readily
moved or transported to various locations.
m) Sign, Projecting: means a Sign which is wholly or partially dependent upon a building
for support and which projects beyond the wall or building.
n) Sign, Roof: means a Sign that is mounted on the roof of a building, or which is wholly
dependent upon a building for support and which either projects above the roof
elevation on a building with a flat roof, or above the eave line on a building with a
gambrel, gable, or hip roof, or above the deck line of a building with a mansard roof.
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o) Sign, Small Ground: a temporary, portable Sign with a single Sign face less than
1.9m2 in area which can be readily picked up and moved by an individual. These
Signs are typically A-frame, folding sandwich boards and pedestrian-oriented.
p) Sign, Temporary: a removable Sign, not attached to any permanent structure or
frame, and which is not installed within, or otherwise affixed to the ground, that is
installed for a short period of time. Temporary Signs do not include Portable Signs.
Sign Face: means the area of a Sign where the advertising letters, images, or copy is placed.
Sign Owner: means the owner or lessee of a Sign, or his/her agent. Where there is no owner,
lessee or agent for a Sign or such person cannot be determined with certainty, the Sign Owner
shall be deemed to be the person , business, corporation, or organization having the use or
major benefit of the sign, or if such person, business, corporation, or organization is unknown,
the registered owner of the real property upon which the Sign is located, shall be deemed to be
Sign Owner.
Sign Permit Application: means the form prescribed by the Development Officer which must be
submitted by a person, business, corporation, association, or organization requesting a permit
to install or alter a Sign.
Sign Permit: means written approval by the Development Officer authorizing the Installation, or
Alteration of a Sign.
Street Sight Line: means the triangular area formed by measuring from the corner of the lot
property line nearest the intersection of two streets to the linear point of 6 meters along the
property line in either direction.
Traffic Control Device: a Sign, Signal, marking or other device placed on or adjacent to a street
or highway (by authority of a public body or having official jurisdiction), to regulate, warn or
guide traffic.
3.
SIGN PERMITTING
3.1
Sign Permits
3.1.1 No Sign shall be installed or altered without a valid Sign Permit issued pursuant to this
Bylaw except as provided for in Section 3.4.
3.1.2 A Sign permit expires if the Sign installation or alteration is not completed within one
hundred eighty (180) days of the date of issue of a Sign Permit.
3.1.3 Where a Sign is installed, displayed or altered in contravention of any provision of this
bylaw, the City, in addition to any other action, may send notice to the Sign Permit
Applicant, Sign Owner as defined in this Bylaw, the registered owner of the real property
upon which the Sign is located, or the person, business, corporation, or association in
physical possession of the sign, requiring the Sign to be removed, repaired or altered.
In the event that such notice is sent and the Sign which is subject of the notice is not
removed, repaired or altered to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw within the time
period specified in the notice, the City may remove such noncompliant Sign, or carry out
any work required to make such Sign comply with this Bylaw, and may charge any costs
incurred for such work to the Sign Owner, Sign Permit Applicant, or the registered owner
of the real property where the Sign is located.
3.2
Sign Permit Application
3.2.1 All Sign Permit Applications shall be submitted to the Development Officer and/or
designate and include the following information and supporting documents:
a) A completed Sign Permit Application form, in the prescribed form, signed and dated
by the applicant and, if different, the legal owner of the property, on which the Sign is
to be located.
b) For permanent signage, a site and/or building plan depicting the location of the Sign
in relation to property lines, existing buildings, existing Signs and other structures.
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c) A written description and drawings or photos depicting the dimensions, Sign face
area, construction materials, colours, lettering size, copy, graphics or images, type of
illumination and animation, orientation, and mounting or installation details.
d) Any further information deemed necessary by the Development Officer in order to
determine compliance with this Bylaw or building codes.
e) The application fee prescribed pursuant to Section 7.
3.2.2 The Development Officer may require that any drawings required pursuant to Section
3.2.1 be drafted and sealed by a professional engineer registered to work within the
province of Saskatchewan.
3.3
Approval, Refusal and Revocation
3.3.1 The Development Officer shall review the Sign Permit Application and;
a) Issue a Sign Permit for an application conforming with this Bylaw; or
b) Issue a Sign Permit, subject to any terms or conditions the Development Officer
believes are needed to bring the Sign which is subject of a Sign Permit Application,
within compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw; or
c) Refuse a Sign Permit for an application which fails to comply with this Bylaw.
3.3.2 An appeal of the Development Officer's refusal to issue a Sign Permit may be appealed
in accordance with Section 8.3 of this Bylaw.
3.3.3 A Sign Permit directory shall be created and maintained by the Development Officer
and/or designate and include the following information or documents;
a) Copies of all approved and refused Sign Permit Applications.
b) All documents submitted with each Sign Permit Application, including site and/or
building plans, construction details and any associated correspondence.
3.3.4 The Development Officer may revoke a Sign Permit for any of the following reasons:
a) Installation of the Sign has not commenced within one hundred eighty days (180)
days from the issue date of the Sign Permit;
b) The Sign does not conform with the relevant provisions of this Bylaw;
c) The Sign being constructed, installed, or altered does not conform to the approved
Sign Permit Application;
d) The Sign is in a condition that does or may have a detrimental impact on public
health or safety, the aesthetics of the urban environment, or the general welfare of
the community.
3.4
Exemptions from Permits
3.4.1 The following Signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Sign Permit but must
comply with all other applicable provisions of the Sign Bylaw.
a) Signs and official notices, placards or bulletins required to be installed and
maintained by Municipal, Provincial or Federal legislation including, but not limited to,
Traffic Control Devices, legal notices, identification, and Directional / Informative
Signs or other regulatory Signs;
b) Signs identifying civic addresses less than 0.15m2 in area for residential buildings
and less than 0.4m2 in area for commercial buildings;
c) Flags, pennants, or other Signs installed by the City, including, but not limited to,
emergency or warning Signs placed on a public building, lot, or right-of-way;
d) Election Signs;
e) Garage sale Signs;
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f) Small Ground Signs;
g) Window decal Signs;
h) Real Estate Signs located directly on the property that is for sale or for rent, provided
they are less than 1.5m2 in area and less than 1.8m high in all zones;
i) Project Signs for an industrial, commercial or residential development, approved by
the City and issued the necessary development and/or building permits, located on
the same site as the development with an area of less than 9.0m2 and less than
4.5m in height;
j) Temporary Signs advertising special events, sports or cultural events, community
causes, charity or non-profit campaigns and fundraisers provided they are not
displayed for more than 7 consecutive days or more than a combined total of 45
days in a calendar year;
k) Signs located on a community notice board;
l) Identification Signs used to identify public buildings, such as schools, places of
worship, cultural, or other public institutions;
m) Signs placed within a building;
n) Registered Portable Signs.
3.5 Non-Conforming Signs
3.5.1 Signs existing prior to the effective date of this Bylaw shall be considered Legally Non-
conforming and may continue to be used, displayed, and maintained, but shall not be
replaced or altered without the issuance of a Sign Permit in accordance with the
provisions of this Bylaw.
3.5.2 Illegal, Non-conforming Signs shall be removed by the Sign Owner upon receiving
written direction from the Development Officer and/or designate.
4. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ALL SIGN TYPES
4.1.1 All Signs shall comply with the following general regulations:
a)
All Signs must be located within the legal boundaries of the site for which they
have been approved by the Development Officer.
b)
No Sign shall be installed within the area comprising a Street Sight Line, or a
Lane Sight Line.
c)
No sign is to be placed on any City-owned or controlled property, including
streets, boulevards, ditches and sidewalks, unless authorization has been
granted by the Development Officer.
d)
The illumination of any Sign shall not cause or create a nuisance, or unnecessary
glare or light pollution upon any surrounding residential or commercial properties,
or create any nuisance or interference with vehicular traffic.
e)
The emission of sound and/or the display of flashing lights (similar to strobe
lights) or images from any Sign is prohibited.
f)
In a Commercial or Industrial District, signs may cover up to 30% of the area on
each building face, with no limit to the number of signs on any building face
insofar as the total area of all signs does not exceed 30%.
g)
Signs that in any way resemble a Traffic Control Device are prohibited.
h)
All parts of a Sign including the face, structure, foundation and/or structural
attachments to buildings shall be constructed of materials approved by the
Development Officer and comply with the National Building Code of Canada.
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i)
All Signs shall be maintained in a reasonable and safe state of repair and be
structurally sound at all times as determined by the Development Officer, in
accordance with the purposes of this Bylaw.
j)
All electrical sources, fixtures, switches and wiring shall be installed and
maintained in accordance with any applicable electrical and fire code regulations
adopted by the Province of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Electrical Code and
shall be wired using an underground electrical connection. Any wiring or
conduits for electrified Signs must be concealed from view.
k)
No Sign shall include any content, including text, images, video, or any other
form of copy considered by the Development Officer to be lewd, offensive or
sexual in nature.
5. REGULATION BY FOR SIGN TYPE
5.1
Specific Sign Regulations
5.1.1 The Sign regulations of this section apply to all Signs of the specified type.
5.1.2 Where a Sign is comprised of multiple types of Signs, the regulations for each type of
Sign shall apply to the appropriate portion of the Sign.
5.2
Awning & Canopy Signs
5.2.1 Awning and Canopy Signs are permitted provided;
a) There is a minimum of 2.5m of Ground Clearance provided for all Awning Signs, and
Canopy Signs, but such Sign is not located higher than the first story of the building
to which the Awning Sign or Canopy Sign is attached;
b) There is a minimum setback of 0.9m from the vertical edge of the curb on any street,
road, or Provincial Highway;
c) The copy is limited to only the name, logo, address, or principal product(s) of the
individual, business, organization, or association occupying the building to which it is
attached.
5.3
Billboard Signs
5.3.1 The installation of Billboard Signs within the City is prohibited.
5.4
Election Signs
5.4.1 Election Signs are permitted provided:
a) They do not exceed 3m2 in Sign area and are not higher than 3m;
b) They are self-supported or wall-mounted;
b) They are not installed until:
i) in the case of Federal or Provincial election, after the election writ has been
issued; or
ii) in the case of municipal elections, one month in advance of the election date.
c) They are removed by the end of the third day following the election;
d) They are placed a minimum of 2m from a curb on a street, road or Provincial
Highway;
e) They are not placed on any City-owned or controlled property, including streets,
boulevards, ditches and sidewalks.
5.5
Electronic Message Signs and Static Digital Signs
5.5.1. Electronic Message Signs and Static Digital Signs are permitted, provided, that such
Sign:
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a) Is located a minimum of 15m from any residential property line and shall be oriented
so as to minimize the impact of any illumination, glare, or light pollution on residential
properties;
b) The Copy and/or images remain static for a minimum of 6 seconds;
c) Is equipped with an automatic dimmer switch, which, if required, must be adjusted as
directed by the Development Officer;
d) Sound emissions and videos are prohibited.
5.6
Electronic Message Center Signs
5.6.1 An Electronic Message Center Sign may be permitted provided such Sign;
a) Does not have a Sign Face exceeding 15m2 in area;
b) No point of the Sign shall exceed a height of 15m above grade;
c) Has a minimum of 3m Ground Clearance;
d) Is located a minimum of 15m from any residential property line and shall be oriented
so as to minimize the impact of any illumination, glare, or light pollution on residential
properties;
e) Is equipped with an automatic dimmer switch, which, if required, must be adjusted as
directed by the Development Officer;
f) Sound emissions, live videos, and video clips exceeding 10 seconds in length are
prohibited; and
g) If it is located inside a building and is visible from the outside of the building, the Sign
is subject to the provisions of this Bylaw.
5.7
Free-Standing Signs
5.7.1 A free-standing Sign is permitted provided such Signs;
a) Have Ground Clearance of 2.5m of if located in an area where pedestrians may
gather;
b) Have Ground Clearance of 4.4m if located in an area where vehicular traffic occurs,
including parking areas;
c) Are not located less than 1.5m from a property line or building, and not less than
30m from any other Free Standing Sign, whether located on the same property, or a
different property.
5.8
Garage Sale Signs
5.8.1 Garage sale Signs are permitted provided such Signs;
a) Are posted on City-approved Sign boards.
b) Are located in a residential neighborhood;
c) Are self-supported;
d) The Sign Face area does not exceed 0.6m2;
e) Are posted no more than 24 hours prior to the advertised garage sale and no longer
than 24 hours following the advertised garage sale;
f) Are located on private property.
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5.9
Home Based Business Signs
5.9.1 A Fascia or Free-Standing Sign, indicating the presence of a home based business, is
permitted provided such Sign;
a) Has a Sign Face not greater than 0.4m2 in area per side;
b) Does not exceed 2.5m in height;
c) Is non-illuminated.
5.10 Portable Signs
5.10.1 A Portable Sign is permitted, provided such Sign:
a) Is registered pursuant to subsection 5.10.2;
b) Is located on private property;
c) Has a Sign Face area not greater than 6m2 per side;
d) Does not exceed a height greater than 3m above grade;
e) Is setback a minimum of 0.3m from any property line;
f) Is not installed in any parking space required by the Zoning Bylaw;
g) Is not located less than 30m from any other portable Sign on the same lot;
h) Portable Signs displaying no advertising or promotional message are prohibited;
i) Has the name, address and telephone number of the Sign owner permanently
affixed to the Sign;
j) May not be used in residential areas, except for special events only, and placement
shall not exceed a period of seventy-two (72) hours.
5.10.2 Registration of Portable Signs:
a) All Portable Signs must be registered with the City on an annual basis;
b) Registered Portable Signs may be re-located to multiple sites within the City during a
one-year period.
c) A current registration sticker must be affixed to the top one-third of the Sign on the
end or face closest to the street.
5.11
Projecting Signs
5.11.1 A Projecting Sign is permitted, provided such Sign:
a) Has a minimum Ground Clearance of 2.5m and is not higher than 7.5m above grade;
b) No part of the Sign projects above the vertical roofline of any building, excepting a
cantilever support which must not extend higher than 0.3m above the roofline;
c) Does not have any visible angle iron support above the roofline that is able to be
seen from the ground;
d) There is not more than 0.6m of space between the Sign and the supporting wall;
e) Has clearance from any electrical power lines or other utilities.
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5.12
Small Ground Signs
5.12.1 A Small Ground Sign is permitted provided:
a) It is located directly in front of the business or organization that the advertising on the
Sign pertains to;
b) It does not exceed 1.9m2 in Sign area and 1 meter in height;
b) It does not block or interfere with the movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
6. ZONING SPECIFIC SIGN REGULATIONS
6.1
The specific zone regulations of this section for S igns shall apply in addition to,
and take precedence over S ections 4 and 5.
TYPE OF USE
TYPE OF
SIGN
PERMITTED
NUMBER OF
SIGNS
REGULATIONS
Residential Zones; R1, R2, R3, R3A, R4, R5 and Associated Contract Zones
Residential Uses
(Including Home
Based Businesses)
Fascia, Free-
standing
1 per Site
a) Max. face area to be 0.4m2, 1.2m2 for multi-unit & townhouse.
b) Max. height to be 2.5m
c) Is non-illuminated
Commercial &
Community
Service Uses
Fascia, Awning,
Canopy and
Projecting
1 per Use
a) Max. face area to be 0.3m2 per linear meter of frontage to a maximum of
4.0m2
b) Static Digital, Electronic Message, & Message Centers are prohibited.
Free-standing
1 Per Site
a) 4.0m2 Max. face area per side.
b) 3.0m Max. Height
c) Static Digital, Electronic Message, & Message Centers are prohibited.
Portable
1 per Site
a) No more than 1 within 30m except for temporary purposes as per
Section 3.4.1 j
Local Commercial Zones; C1 and Associated Contract Zones
Residential Uses
(Including Home
Based Businesses)
Fascia, Free-
standing
1 per Site
a) Max. face area per side to be 0.4m2, 1.2m2 for multi-unit & townhouse.
b) Max. height to be 2.5m
c) Is non-illuminated
Commercial &
Community
Service Uses
Fascia, Awning,
Canopy and
Projecting
1 per Use
a) Max. face area to be 0.3m2 per linear meter of frontage to a maximum of
4.0m2
b) Static Digital, Electronic Message, & Message Centers are prohibited
Free-standing
1 Per Site
a) 5.0m2 Max. face area per side.
b) 6.0m Max. Height
c) Static Digital, Electronic Message, & Message Centers are prohibited
Portable
1 per Site
a) No more than 1 within 30m except for temporary purposes as per
Section 3.4.1 j
Small Ground
1 per Use
a) 1.9m2 Max. face area per side
Large Format Commercial, Community Service and Industrial Zones; C2, C3, M1, M2, CS, PR, FUD and
Associated Contract Zones
Residential Uses
(Including Home
Based Businesses)
Fascia, Free-
standing
1 per Site
a) Max. face area to be 0.4m2, 1.2m2 for multi-unit & townhouse.
b) Max. height to be 2.5m
c) Is non-illuminated
Commercial &
Community
Service Uses
Fascia, Awning,
Canopy and
Projecting
a) Maximum of 30% of the building face.
b) 3.5m2 Max. face area for projecting Signs.
c) Electronic Message Centers are discretionary.
Free-standing
1 Per Site, except
where site width
exceeds 150m, in
which case, 2 Per
Site.
a) 8.0m Max. Height
b) 18m2 Max. Face Area total except for sites greater than 3.0ha. where it
is 50m2 total.
c) Electronic Message Centers are discretionary.
Portable
1 Per Site, except
where site width
exceeds 100m, in
which case, 2 Per
Site.
a) 1 additional portable Sign may be permitted per site for temporary
purposes as per section 3.4.1.j
7. FEES
7.1
The Installation or Alteration of all Signs shall be subject to the following fees, as
applicable;
a) Sign Permit Application Fee:
$40
b) Annual Portable Sign Owner Registration Fee:
$30/per year
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(For Portable Signs Only - July1 - June 30)
8. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY and APPEAL
8.1
Enforcement
8.1.1 Where a Sign or any part of a Sign is declared by the Development Officer to be a
nuisance, unsafe due to disrepair, in an improper location, unsuitable because it does or
may detrimentally impact the aesthetics of the urban environment, or the public health,
safety, and general welfare of the community, or is otherwise not in compliance with the
provisions of this Bylaw, the Sign Owner shall be given 10 days written notice to remedy
such noncompliance.
8.1.2 Upon failure, or refusal to comply with the direction of the Development Officer, the Sign
Owner shall be deemed to be in contravention of this Bylaw.
8.2
Removal of Signs by City
8.2.1 Any Sign placed on any City-owned or controlled property, including, but not limited to,
streets, boulevards, ditches and sidewalks, may be removed by the City without notice to
the Sign Owner.
8.2.2 Any Sign which impedes or interferes with the repair or maintenance work of City
employees on any property owned or controlled by the City may be removed by the City
without notice.
8.2.3 Upon removal, the City shall place the Sign in a storage place of the City's choosing.
Costs of storage and removal of any Sign shall be borne by the Sign Owner. Any Sign
removed and stored by the City which is not claimed by the owner within 10 business
days may be disposed of by the City, without notice.
8.2.4 The City shall not be liable for any costs, damages, claims, expenses or loss of revenue
to the Sign Owner as a result of the Sign removal, or any other person affected by the
removal of the Sign.
8.2.5 The City is not responsible for the loss or damage to any Sign removed or stored by the
City.
8.3
Penalty
8.3.1 Every Sign Owner who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offense
and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) and the costs of prosecution.
8.3.2 Each day a violation of the provisions of this Bylaw exists shall be considered a separate
offence.
8.4
Appeal
8.4.1 Any Sign Permit Application refused by the Development Officer or their designate may
be appealed to the Development Appeals Board. The Board may consider the
application and either uphold the decision to refuse the Sign Permit, overturn the
decision of the Development Officer and issue the Sign Permit, or issue a variance that
allows the Sign Permit to be approved subject to conditions deemed necessary to
maintain the intent of the Bylaw.
9. SEVERABILITY
9.1
In the event that a court shall determine that any provisions of this Bylaw is invalid, or
contrary to the law, such provisions shall be severed from this Bylaw and the remainder
of this Bylaw shall continue to be in full force and effect.
10. APPENDICES TO THE BYLAW
Schedule 'A': Sign Permit Application
Schedule 'B': Portable Sign Registration Form
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11. REPEAL
11.1 Bylaw No. 03/2015 is hereby repealed.
12. EFFECTIVE DATE
12.1 This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of the final reading thereof.
_______________________
_______________________
Mayor Rob Muench
City Clerk Sandra Pauli
Introduced and read a first time this 23 day of January, 2017.
Read a second time this 23rd day of January, 2017.
Read a third time and adopted this 23rd day of January, 2017.